Sapporo’s beautiful blue house, Hōhei Kan is one of the most popular things to do in Sapporo, located in Nakajima Park. Built in the 1890s, Hōhei Kan in Sapporo has had many different uses over the years, from a military camp to a luxury hotel and is now a historical museum. From admission prices to […]
Category Archives: SAPPORO
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Jun
Jun
Stopping off in Sapporo soon? Hokkaido’s capital Sapporo is perhaps best known for its ski resorts (it hosted the 1972 Winter Olympics) but there is so much more to it (‘snow’ joke!) From baseball to beer museums, street cars to Susukino entertainment district, there are so many things to do in Sapporo day and night. […]
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Jun
Jun
The best way to see downtown Sapporo and the surrounding mountains from up high, Sapporo TV Tower is one of the best activities in Hokkaido and a great way to enjoy panoramic views of Sapporo. From the snowcapped peaks in winter to the summer flowers below in Odori Park, Sapporo TV offers year round lush […]
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Jun
Jun
Sapporo’s Shiroi Koibito Park is Hokkaido’s version of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory – a fantastic theme park ‘choc’ full of awesome attractions and the world’s most delicious gift-shop where you customise your own biscuit tins! There is something for all ages at Shiroi Koibito Park, from family fun watching a real-life chocolate assembly line through […]
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May
May
‘Kanpai’ to Sapporo Beer Museum! Japan’s only dedicated beer museum is a top way to taste lots of beers and learn about brewing. One of Japan’s biggest breweries (along with Asahi, Kirin and Suntory), the Sapporo Beer Museum in Hokkaido is a heritage site with a huge museum, old brewing vats, a Sapporo Beer brewery […]
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Sep
Sep
Heading to Hokkaido or off to Sapporo soon? Then keep an eye out for the Seicomart convenience store chain, unique to Hokkaido and bigger than 7-Eleven or Japan in this part of Japan. Rated as one of the best convenience stores in Japan with their own in store bakeries and ‘Hot Chef’ counters, Seicomart Japan […]